Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-backwards
verb
/fɔːl ˈbækwərdz/
Definition
To move or descend in a backward direction.
Examples
- He lost his footing and began to fall-backwards onto the soft grass.
- During the exercise, she accidentally fell-backwards, landing safely on her mat.
Meaning
The term ‘fall-backwards’ refers to the action of losing balance and moving in a direction that is toward the rear, often resulting in a fall.
Synonyms
- recede
- backpedal
- retreat
